Dhobi Ghat and Dharavi Slum Tour

Experience the unique culture and entrepreneurship of Mumbai with a tour of Dhobi Ghat, an open-air laundry, and Dharavi, a vibrant hub of small-scale industries. Explore the traditional laundry practices and witness the innovative production of various goods in a small space.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dhobi Ghat - Dhobi Ghat is an open air laundromat in Mumbai, India. The washers, known as dhobis, work in the open to clean clothes and linens from Mumbai’s hotels and hospitals. It was constructed in 1890. The word Dhobi Ghat is used all over India to refer to any place where many washers are present.
  • Dharavi - 2 Hours Guided walking tour…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary mineral water
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Local guide fluent in English
  • Convenient pickup and drop services
  • All tolls and parking fees included
What's Not Included
  • Any Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Visit to The Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat (Open Air Laundry) This is a 138 year old open air laundromat. This is the few surviving traditional commercial laundry. The washer-men are known as Dhobis’ they work in the open to clean and dry clothes.
Later Visit to Dharavi slums in Mumbai the DHARAVI it’s one of the most vibrant centres for extreme entrepreneurship…

Location
Third Wave Coffee
Senapati Bapat Marg
For Group Tour Meeting point will be at Third Wave Coffee, Mahim.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Neil_h
Mar 6, 2025
Great photo opportunities coupled with a very informative guide, Rakesh, made for a very enjoyable trip. - Comprehensive instructions about where to meet. Rakesh the guide arrived and accompanied me throughout. He was very pleasant and very informative.
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Grahamo666
Feb 18, 2025
Don't Miss This One ! - Brilliant trip, taking in parts of Mumbai which some may opt to miss but in fact were well worth visiting. The laundry was extraordinary : we were taken down into it (as opposed to peering from the street above) and introduced by our guide to a man who had lived and worked there with his family for 40 years. The washing process had to be seen to be believed, likewise the number of families living and working there. We then visited the slum area called Dharavi which was a total eye-opener. Chaotic and huge but safe and we were guided throughout (both Dhobi Ghat and Dharavi) by Dhruvesh who actually lives in Dharavi with his family. He was a credit to the area. This was one of three trips we arranged in Mumbai with the aim of getting an overall view of the city, and we're highly glad we did. Well organised by Trip Advisor.
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Rushinp2015
Dec 19, 2024
Dharavi tour - Great tour of the slums/laundry. Our guide Rakesh was excellent. Went much further into the heart of Dharavi compared to previous tours I have taken. Would definitely recommend.
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E02danny
Oct 15, 2024
Too cool. - This Guide is Rakesh, a very good young fellow. There is a lot to tell about the contents of the slums and the inside experience of the laundry. This is a very worthwhile trip and definitely a half-day trip to visit Mumbai you shouldn’t miss out on. Don’t go by yourself, as you may get lost, plus you don’t even know their environment and work process. So we suggest a Guide to take you in. The experience will also be better. Many feelings also want them better.
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Ina_w
Sep 19, 2024
Lessons Learned - The Dhobi Ghat was something I had never seen before. I was impressed by how hard these people work, and are very happy to have their jobs. My guide was a resident of Dharavi. He was known by many people as we walked through the area. The tour gave me a different understanding of why the slum exists, and why the residents do not want it demolished.
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Vivalosci1
Feb 12, 2024
Dhobi Chat and Dharavi slum tour - I had a very enjoyable tour. Both the open air laundry and the slum tour were extremely interesting. Vikrant was very punctual, helpful and he looked after me very well . Many thanks
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David
Dec 2, 2023
Enlightening and engaging view of Dharavi - Rakesh the guide was what made this excursion, his level of knowledge was outstanding, he had a great attitude and you could tell he genuinely enjoyed his job as a guide, when family and friends visit Mumbai I usually arrange a slum tour, this is the third and the. Best I have done, I am really happy to recommend Rakesh as a guide and will use him again myself
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58philipp
Jun 1, 2024
Good to see - Impressive and painful at the same time. Difficult to imagine that this is going on in the 21st century - but at least it's up to an acceptable level of being clean.
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